Question 1

Aristocratic Society was dominated by women.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The discovery of petroleum, mass production techniques, steel, and the steam engine were all events that marked the rough beginning of: A) Information Age. B) The hunter/gatherer period C) The Industrial Revolution D) The 20^th century.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of petroleum, mass production techniques, steel, and the steam engine were all key developments in the Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century and transformed society by introducing new modes of production and transportation. The Information Age began much later, in the late 20th century with the widespread adoption of digital technologies. The hunter/gatherer period refers to a prehistoric era, while the 20^th century has not yet occurred.

Question 3

As the Information Age progresses, organizations will tend to become:&#10;A) Flatter&#10;B) Taller&#10;C) Narrower&#10;D) More parochial.

Accepted Answer

As technology continues to improve and communication becomes faster and more efficient, organizations will tend to become flatter, meaning there are fewer vertical levels of hierarchy. This is because communication can occur more easily across departments, allowing for more collaboration and cross-functional teams.

Question 4

The general tenets of bureaucracies were codified by a German, Max Weber.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Max Weber, a German sociologist, codified the general principles of bureaucracies in his study of sociology and politics in the early 20th century.

Question 5

We can call organizations in which information carries power:&#10;A) Bureaucracies&#10;B) Aristocracies&#10;C) Infocracies&#10;D) Nanocracies.

Accepted Answer

Infocracies refer to organizations where information is the central source of power and control. This term is becoming increasingly relevant in the digital age, where access to and manipulation of information can have significant impacts on individuals and society as a whole. Bureaucracies and aristocracies may also have structures of power, but they are not defined by information as their source of control. Nanocracies is not a recognized term.

Question 6

The rate of change in society is:&#10;A) Accelerating&#10;B) Decelerating.

Accepted Answer

The rate of change in society is accelerating due to advancements in technology, globalization, and cultural shifts. These changes are happening faster than ever before, and the pace of change is not expected to slow down anytime soon.

Question 7

The basic underlying assumption of the Agricultural Era was:&#10;A) Mother Earth knows best.&#10;B) Father knows best.&#10;C) The family knows best.&#10;D) The King knows best.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

India is likely to dominate the 21^st century economically.

Accepted Answer

India has a rapidly growing economy and is projected to overtake countries like the US and China in terms of GDP growth in the coming years, making it a strong contender for economic dominance in the 21st century.

Deck 4: The Changing Context of Leadership